Note to the Press – House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement in response to today's release of legislation to be considered during the special session of the Indiana General Assembly beginning Monday, July 25:
STATEHOUSE (July 20, 2022) – “Hoosiers need help now and Indiana is in a position to give them back their money. In the first week of session, House Republicans will prioritize legislation authorizing another round of automatic taxpayer refunds. If passed, individual filers would receive $225 and joint filers would get $450. Our state's fiscal year closeout shows an incredibly strong economy and it underscores why providing this refund is not only fiscally prudent, it's the right thing to do by Hoosiers.
"In anticipation of a bill protecting life passing during the special session, House Republicans will also pursue making significant investments to support moms, babies and families. Our proposal includes more than $20 million in tax exemptions and appropriates more than $58 million to boost proven programs, including helping more mothers in crisis, increasing availability and affordability of child care, supporting community-based programs focused on healthy babies and families, and encouraging more people to consider adoption.
"We share the Senate's goal in increasing protections for Indiana's unborn while also stepping up our investment in wraparound services to better support new and expectant moms, and babies. Our caucus will take time to review and consider the details of the Senate bill, and continue to listen to thoughts and input from constituents across the state. We look forward to working with our Senate colleagues and the governor in the days and weeks ahead, and I'm confident we'll find a thoughtful way forward that shows compassion for both mothers and babies."
BACKGROUND: Click here for a link to the proposed House legislation, which will be formally filed as House Bill 1001(ss) on July 25. (The fiscal impact statement is also included at the bottom of the bill.) Visit iga.in.gov to access session and committee calendars, legislative updates and links to livestreams of session and committee meetings.
ANTICIPATED HOUSE SCHEDULE:
Monday, July 25
10 a.m. House Session
Tuesday, July 26
10 a.m. House Session
11 a.m. Ways & Means – House Bill 1001(ss) – (Testimony, Amend and Vote). Committee will be held in the House Chamber.
Session will reconvene upon adjournment of Ways & Means (Committee Report Adoption)
Thursday, July 28
Time TBD - House Session – House Bill 1001(ss) – (2nd Reading)
Friday, July 29
Time TBD - House Session – House Bill 1001(ss) – (3rd Reading)
Week of Aug. 1
House to consider Senate passed legislation
Under Indiana code, the special session must end no later than Aug. 14, 2022, but legislative leaders anticipate concluding their business within two weeks after convening.
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House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) represents House District 37, which
includes the city of Fishers and portions of Hamilton County.
